The Star Hotshots trounced the Mahindra Enforcers, 104-96, to snap a losing skid and also move closer to a quarterfinal ticket in the SMART BRO PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Mark Barroca led the Hotshots in scoring with 26 points while he was helped by Alex Mallari who got 20 markers as Star (3-6) neared the magic number of four wins that would guarantee them a spot in the next round full game highlights and replay here .